USA Africa Dialogue Series - JUST MUSING ON THE CURRENT POLITICS IN NAIJA-IS HISTORY ABOUT TO REPEAR ITSELF?

Opinion

In the early 1960s, Nigeria was confronted with a serious crisis in the Action Group (AG). This turbulence was ignited by the powerful actions of three political actors in the AG, namely Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Samuel L. Akintola, and Alhaji Dauda S. Adegbenro. The commotion that followed the political combustion in the Action Group contributed to a series of misfortunes that has deviled this nation-state since 1967. I would caution the current political stalwarts in the country to revisit this poignant history against the backdrop of what is transpiring in Ibadan, Oyo State, in the PDP. Moreover, let me remind the country to reflect on Nigeria's political history from 1967 to 1999. 

The renaissance of democracy in 1999 and its metamorphosis through 2025 leaves a lot to be desired. To make matters worse, the current Executive, Legislative, and Judicial institutions of government have persistently ignored the Rule of Law, and applied extra-constitutional powers in their governance architecture. Our politicians and leaders no longer see themselves as public servants in our genre of democracy. They are our kings and emperors. Indeed, as a student of democracy, I am sorry to report that democracy is dying in Nigeria due to lack of patriotism and selfishness on the part of our politicians. 

Regrettably, my preceding observations are happening at an epoch when the country is confronted with major political, economic, and social quagmires. 

Nevertheless, to "keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done." So, get up, stand up, and fight for its survival–y'all!

Ike Udogu

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